Insert the letters of the alphabet A through Z into the grid according to the rules below.
For each new puzzle there are seed letters already in place which cannot be moved.
Rule 1: Each new letter that you place must be either next to, directly above, directly below or on a diagonal adjacent to the previous letter of the alphabet; i.e., "D" must be next to "C"; "C" must be next to "B" etc… [ADJACENT RULE]
Rule 2: Once you place a letter in any 2x2 Box, you must finish filling in that Box before placing a letter in a new Box. [BOX RULE]
Rule 3: Any row or column may contain only one vowel (A, E , I , O , U or Y) [VOWEL RULE]
While membership has it's benefits one does not need to sign up to play Mentagy. Follow the link below to select a puzzle. Choose from beginning, intermediate, advanced or try our expert level puzzles. After playing one of our mind expanding strategy puzzles you can save your score or just play another puzzle. Have fun and good luck.
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The feedback is available for members to post their general comments about each puzzle.
If you wish, you can be automatically notified when a new puzzle is posted.
When you solve a puzzle you automatically receive a score based on the level of the puzzle and how fast you solve it. If you score well your handle will be posted in the Top Ten list for that puzzle.
T=Time L=Level C=Checks E=Errors
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As Mentagy gains exposure more and more users are becoming addicted to this puzzle as it appeals to all ages, kids, teenagers, adults and seniors who want to keep their brains sharp.
Mentagy is a great puzzle, a sort of sudoku of letters. The hands on aspect of pegs and holes is more satisfying than paper and pencil and engages the brain in different ways. My 7 year old was able to play the simple puzzles after some hands on explanation. A great sturdy little puzzle that I am sure our family will enjoy for years to come.
The Mentagy puzzle book has 101 puzzles to solve, ranging from Beginner to Expert levels and comes with necessary instructions. Mentagy is a fresh new approach to puzzles and makes for a great brain workout. The time it takes to solve the puzzles varies with skill level making it a versatile activity. This game is intended to develop problem-solving skills and help children exercise to improve chess skills.
Champlain College Continuing Professional Studies Professor Allyn Kahn, of New Port Richey, FL, online instructor of math, statistics, philosophy and critical thinking since 2000, has received multiple awards for the puzzle he developed to help his chess students improve their decision-making. The puzzle, Mentagy, is now available as a game board, puzzle book, and on a digital puzzle platform. read complete article...
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Tillywig reviewers stated Mentagy looked and felt well-made. Mentagy receive a high rating for effectively promoting a high level of face-to-face playful interaction Tillwig also felt our puzzle inspired creativity during use/play and fueled the imagination. Many reviews recognized Mentagy for encouraging new ways of thinking and/or promoting physical development.
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If you've been pondering getting your thinking cap out of the closet and dusting it off, fear not. Mentagy will have you flexing your mental muscles in no time. It is a series of puzzles whose solutions each use all the letters of the alphabet in a grid consisting of nine 2 X 2 boxes. There are puzzles ranging from beginner to advanced. Each new puzzle has different blacked out cells that cannot be used and different given letters in place at the outset. Your challenge is to fill in all the empty cells with letters such that each new letter is adjacent to the previous letter of the alphabet and each row and column, once you're done, contains exactly one vowel. Also, once you place a letter in any 2 X 2 box, you must fill in the remainder of that box before proceeding to a new box. How challenging you find Mentagy will shift over time. As you gain experience, you'll happily move to the more difficult puzzles. Regardless of your level, one thing is certain - logic and reasoning will get you everywhere. This set includes a paperback book loaded with Mentagy puzzles that can be solved right on the page, BUT, it is so much more fun to solve them in 3 dimensions using the hardwood game board and pieces that are included. Your brain will thank you! Tillywig 2012 Award Winners
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